Announcements

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PRSA Midwest District Conference

June 24-26, 2026

Hosted by Minnesota PRSA

Are you ready to share your expertise, challenge convention and inspire your peers? The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Midwest District Conference—hosted by Minnesota PRSA—invites dynamic, innovative and bold communicators to submit session proposals for our 2026 conference in the Twin Cities.

This year’s theme, “Bold Communicators in the Bold North,” invites strategic communications professionals to embrace boldness in every sense. From breakthrough storytelling to leadership that inspires, this multi-day conference celebrates the power of PR to move organizations, communities and culture forward.

The conference will feature dynamic keynotes, thought-provoking sessions and interactive discussions—all built around three high-level tracks known as the 3 Cs:

• Community – Advancing inclusive, engaged and purpose-driven communication.
• Connection – Building authentic relationships and leveraging tools, strategies and creative storytelling to foster collaboration and elevate the impact of our profession.
• Change – Exploring innovative strategies and adaptive approaches that inspire transformation and move organizations and communities forward.

• Share your insights with a regional audience of PR and communications professionals from agencies, corporations, nonprofits, education and government.
• Elevate your professional profile as a thought leader.
• Contribute to advancing the industry’s knowledge, ethics and creativity.

We seek timely, engaging and practical sessions (60-minute formats) that align with the

conference’s theme and tracks. Successful proposals will:

• Offer strategic insight and actionable takeaways.
• Represent diverse voices, industries and experiences.
• Demonstrate measurable results or case studies.
• Encourage interaction and audience engagement.

Submission requires the following items:

• Session Title
• Session Abstract (70 words)
• Three Key Learning Objectives
• Session Type (keynote/individual/co-presenters/panel)
• Conference theme category (Community, Connection, Change)
• Description of why the presentation is relevant or timely
• Summary of speaker/panelist expertise or knowledge on the subject
• Summary of presentation experience
• Primary Contact Name/Title/Company/phone/email/LinkedIn/bio of lead presenter
• Name/Title/Company/phone/email/LinkedIn/bio for additional presenters or panelists

Submission deadline: January 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST

Final decisions announced: February 20, 2026

The PRSA Midwest District Conference Program Committee will review submissions based on originality, relevance, speaker expertise and the session’s ability to deliver clear, practical takeaways.

The PRSA Midwest District Conference brings together communicators from across the

heartland to share insights, spark ideas and strengthen our collective voice. Join us June 24–26, 2026, as we celebrate “Bold Communicators in the Bold North.”

Send any questions or suggestions to info@minnesotaprsa.org.